In the beginning.....

Grey's Suspense! Because I love her soo....

2009-11-12T08:06:00.004-06:00

Ok, I'm a HUGE Grey's Anatomy fan! When the show first came out, I thought, "OH great, here's a NIGHT TIME soap opera! ICK." And I promised to never watch it!!!!While I was watching Janet's girls (as she dredged through nursing school), I was supposed to get them home and record Grey's for Janet. I didn't make it to her house in time to start the recording! As a matter of fact, Janet made it

Update and new info

2009-11-10T14:25:00.004-06:00

I am toying with the idea of combining my updates/blogs about Camilla with my regular blog? Since I'll be going mainstream, I might as well. I can have a section about the baby/family stuff set aside....who knows. Anyway, my brother is putting together whatever for me to put the blog on his server? (I think I'm saying that correct)....either way, I'll be transitioning off Blogger and onto his

The Power of....

2009-11-06T13:40:00.009-06:00

Settled on a tree branchAching to ride the breeze,A solitary, lonely leafDreams of better days.Thinking of times past,A giggle tickles its thoughts;Other leaves twirl and play,But our leaf merely waits."Come and dance!"Cry the others with glee."No, not yet, not me."And our leaf dreams away.Sitting on a tree branch,A lonely leaf waits....Here it comes, the sunshine,And our leaf takes

Positive, Positive, Positive

2009-11-06T12:49:00.002-06:00

My mantra for today!....and I'm really trying hard right now!!!!!!!

My desire today.....

2009-11-05T10:12:00.006-06:00

is to become a BETTER person! And carry that through to EVERY day of the rest of my existence!Now, let me break down (for you, and to remind myself) what that means:I began this transition a year or 2 ago; I started doing yoga and meditating to relax. I changed my diet, completely phasing out fast food, most sweets, and medicines that were not absolutely necessary for my health. I began helping

Weebles Wobble, but they don't Fall Down!

2009-11-04T12:30:00.004-06:00

I had one of these when I was little, and I L O V E D it!I loved all these guys too....and I believe that I had them all! :Wayne and I are searching for original Weebles and that Treehouse for Camilla! So if you find them, in good condition for a decent price, P L E A S E let us know!!!!***I'm also in the process of buy My Little Pony and other toys from our childhood, that I know she will love!

I'm painting again!!!!!!!!!!

2009-11-04T09:33:00.003-06:00

Over 2 years ago, I started a painting....I put down base color, and then started a background. I wanted to paint a vase sitting on a table; something I thought my dad might like, and then I hit a wall! I just couldn't stand the thought of working on that canvas, so I put it with the blank canvases I'd bought and forgot about it.Then I got pregnant....and all of that was put on a back burner.Last

Something with some "MEAT" behind it!

2009-11-03T07:55:00.004-06:00

A comment on FaceBook got me to thinking last night; more to reminiscing, actually. A little over 2 years ago, I bought an audio book off iTunes called "Skinny Bitch". This book impacted me in a way that still gives me cold chills this very moment! Whether it's just hype, like most things thrown out into society, or whether it is the stone-cold truth....I'm still a believer. Call me a sheep if

I Lost My Mind....

2009-10-30T10:27:00.007-05:00

Which is worse; losing a blog that you've spent HOURS working on, or losing your mind and deciding that your subject matter is just too bland?I want to GAIN readers, not lose them! Even though this is my "soapbox", I don't want my loyal readers to die of boredom. Therefore, I scrapped the last 2 blogs, and I'm free-stylin', so to speak! ;)As I sit here, eating my (almost stale) shredded wheat,

Happy Halloween!

2009-10-29T09:55:00.010-05:00

Is it really a compliment when someone tells you that you haven't changed since (insert date here)? Do they mean looks, attitude, that you haven't aged....WHAT?I make it a point to say something like, "You look as good as you did back in school.", or "You haven't aged a day since (whenever)." Always phrase it so they KNOW you are complimenting them....unless you aren't! ;)Being a FaceBook addict,

Friends and Memories (2nd attempt)

2009-10-27T12:14:00.011-05:00

From the beginning, we all have friends. As children, our friends may be invisible, stuffed, or even furry and 4-legged. As we grow, and become little social butterflies, our views of friendship blossom and extend. Children move into their little groups, and the bonds begin to solidify.Unfortunately, as children grow into young people, and into adults, we shift again. Someone who may have been

I'm trying NOT to make it all about me!

2009-10-27T09:30:00.002-05:00

It is MY blog, but I want to incorporate things that aren't always about me. However, in scouring the net this rainy morning, I can across this!!!! And NOW, I am absolutely giddy!I knew there was a SATC2 in the works, but I hadn't really made time to snoop. I've been so busy with the baby that it just hasn't dawned on me to check in. I'm in LOVE with the fact that SATC was released around my

So Long Ago....

2009-10-26T10:10:00.006-05:00

I cannot BELIEVE that I've not mentioned my road trip to Savage Gulf last year! There is a MAJOR story behind that place, so let me share it with you! (and I apologize if I have mentioned this part)I had NEVER been camping until I met Wayne. In my head, I want to say that at 18, I thought camping was for Boy Scouts and those crazy people who visit national forests! I think that my first camping

Boredom leads to Discontent!

2009-10-23T12:02:00.003-05:00

Having a shorter work week was supposed to mean that I would have things to occupy me all week. Not the case! I am SO greatful to have a GOOD job; being employed is taken for granted by most these days. Not me....I'm very happy to have a job. I love my job! I do not, however, like sitting here thinking about my loves back at home; I could be there with them right now. I could be laughing at

Chameleon

2009-10-22T09:24:00.009-05:00

Before Wayne, I was a TOTAL girly-girl! I will have to dig through pictures and post an update, but trust me....sweat was as "dirty" as I got.Upon meeting the love of my life, he turned me into this:And here I am revolting this change:In between our break-up, I started modeling, and LOVED it for a while....I was a GIRLY-girl again! YAY :)But then, recently, this happened:And then came this:So now

Ouch!

2009-10-22T08:53:00.003-05:00

Let me be the first to admit, I AM the most clumsy person on the planet! I've had more "strange" injuries that one person should be allowed to rack up. I've gone through shoving a pencil through the roof of my mouth, to tearing muscles from riding horses (it was the twist to get on the horse that ripped the muscle, because I lost my balance!), to breaking ribs! That injury took a bit to heal due

Can you feel it in the air?

2009-10-21T08:55:00.007-05:00

The nights are becoming crisp. When the breeze kisses your skin, you get a chill. The wind carries leaves off their branches, and gently floats them down to the earth below....yes, it's FINALLY feeling like Autumn!That nastolgic feeling is eating at me: opening up the fireplace, decorating the house for the holidays, having friends over to sip wine and eat stew! This is my favorite time of

Progression?

2009-10-20T10:43:00.003-05:00

My younger brother has a web "thing" (I call it that because he has poetry, a family blog, work-related posts, and his computer guru stuff all on there). I remember him talking about having "space" to host a site if I ever wanted, so last night I sent him a text to refresh MY memory. He is going to let me host with him, so he suggested I get my domain from GoDaddy.As of this morning, I secured

Happy Halloween

2009-10-19T13:13:00.006-05:00

It's not quite that time, but I'm feeling the longing for Halloween! Wayne and I have always had a "gathering" of some sort, ever since we bought our house. I've decorated the house and yard, made TONS of food, and shared many good times with friends.This year I will be on hiatus though, due to the birth of our daughter and financial matters (both Wayne and I are working fewer hours). So I will

Coming soon!!!!

2009-10-16T18:52:00.003-05:00

I started working on a new painting tonight. I am currently researching how to post my art (to sell) online. I have a paypal account, so I am sure that it won't be that hard for the rest to fall into place. I'll be offering copies of some sketches, and possibly in the future, copies of some of the paintings I do (originals will of course cost more, and those will be for sale also). I wish that I

It's Friday.....

2009-10-16T09:30:00.003-05:00

I sooo wanted Friday to be my "update on Grey's" day, but I'm not sure I'm quite perky about this season of Grey's. I will have to give it time, but it seems that between last season and the few episodes I've seen so far, Grey's may be "walking the mile". (some of you may call it "jumping the shark")Either way, it's a dreary day, but it's FRIDAY, so I'm content. The g-rents may be driving down

MOVIE REVIEW: Lie With Me

2009-10-15T08:42:00.009-05:00

Last night, since Wayne was working, I decided to watch "Lie With Me", directed by Clement Virgo and starring Eric Balfour and Lauren Lee Smith. The movie is based on a novel (of the same name) by Tamara Berger.While I won't lie to you, this movie is full of sexual content verging on porn, it has a gritty appeal to anyone with a heart and willingness to look deeper than the showing of skin. There

Revelations

2009-10-14T16:58:00.004-05:00

There are SO many things going through my mind right now....ideas and initiatives to move forward and make SO much more of myself, and do more for my family. I have 3 journals FULL of poetry, not to mention the ones on my laptop and printed from a previous blog; I have about 8 canvases that need paint; there is a little boy named Jake waiting to meet the world (as soon as I give him a face!).I've

What am I doing?

2009-10-14T09:32:00.001-05:00

I have decided, in order to see if my blog is really worth reading, I am going to create a FaceBook fansite! I also think that I may begin a "schedule" of sorts, to keep things at a constant. Those of you who KNOW me, also know that I am a bit scatterbrained! :) I tend to start something, wander off on another tangent, and never make it back to the original road I was walking down! How do I not

It's time to get "Back in the Saddle"!!!

2009-10-13T11:59:00.005-05:00

I have been soo busy with being pregnant, having a baby, and being a working mommy, that I have absolutely neglected this blog....and I should be ashamed!This was me, just a short time ago....I was about 7 1/2 to 8 months pregnant in this picture; and this is the product (1 week late, weighing 5lbs 15oz and 18" at birth):She's almost 2 months old now, and the sweetest thing I've laid eyes on (and